tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1602697467859417662.post3304768062248088071..comments2023-12-06T05:29:56.624-05:00Comments on On Thin Ice: Broken arm: Practical aspects, Installment 1George Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15375041586503979232noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1602697467859417662.post-78106301071140690352012-03-29T16:08:58.402-04:002012-03-29T16:08:58.402-04:00Please do. I'm all ears. Thanks in advance!Please do. I'm all ears. Thanks in advance!George Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375041586503979232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1602697467859417662.post-48135278336578217102012-03-29T16:05:55.519-04:002012-03-29T16:05:55.519-04:00I had to keep my foot dry for a week while testing...I had to keep my foot dry for a week while testing a taping method to see if an orthotic would solve my problem. Long story short, my podiatrist gave me a plastic thingie to put around my leg with a double elastic closure that kept it perfectly dry. I think it was called a "cast protector" or something equally obvious. I still have the bag at home and can give you brand specifics tonight if you want to get one. It was really simple and required no taping or cutting. I am sure they must make different shapes and sizes for various cast types and locations.HipSk8https://www.blogger.com/profile/17073589538995430853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1602697467859417662.post-1362046445155254452012-03-22T09:08:52.333-04:002012-03-22T09:08:52.333-04:00I did that once when Diaristwoman went home to Swe...I did that once when Diaristwoman went home to Sweden for a month. Upon returning she immediately made it clear that hated the look and to be honest, my bread is scraggly at best. Also during the first week or so the itch of the stubble would be worse than the broken arm.<br /><br />Growing a beard back then did have some positive aspects: I bumped into an individual whom I don't care for and hadn't seen in a while and he walked passed without recognizing me, and of course I didn't reveal myself to him. Later someone blew my cover and he came over and said "With that beard I hardly recognize you." I thought, but didn't say " Actually, I was sort of counting on that!"George Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375041586503979232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1602697467859417662.post-65283742863784330972012-03-21T22:16:05.703-04:002012-03-21T22:16:05.703-04:00or you could just grow a beard.or you could just grow a beard.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13896850408974812807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1602697467859417662.post-69918752513726295622012-03-17T15:03:32.101-04:002012-03-17T15:03:32.101-04:00Nothing against girly salons if they can get the j...Nothing against girly salons if they can get the job done! Actually this morning I decided to give left handed shaving a try. I'll post about my luck with that went I get a chance.George Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375041586503979232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1602697467859417662.post-54156411462013131102012-03-17T11:34:14.668-04:002012-03-17T11:34:14.668-04:00I remember when I broke my arm as a kid (and had a...I remember when I broke my arm as a kid (and had a cast from hand to shoulder) we would wrap it in plastic shopping bags so I could go swimming! We likely did the same to bathe, I'm guessing I took baths instead of showers and my Mom washed my hair for me. Since I didn't have to go to work, I probably didn't bathe daily- kids can get away with that.<br /><br />As for shaving- my husband uses an electric that has lotion in it, so it doesn't dry out his face. That may be better than a regular electric one. Or maybe look for a "salon and spa" that offers mens services- there are a few around here that will do a shave, but are decidedly girly salons, not barbershops.<br /><br />I thankfully didn't have to deal with that- when I hurt my wrist I just didn't shave until I could use the arm somewhat (yuck) and stuck with pants and sleeved shirts. But legs are more resilient than faces! <br /><br />Good luck with the recovery!Jessimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05442665425448000014noreply@blogger.com